The mission of Jefferson High School is to create an inclusive and collaborative student-centered academic environment that promotes racial equity and social justice. Jefferson students will graduate as critical problem-solvers; resilient lifelong learners; and informed global stewards.

Demo Families,

This has been a great week @ The School of Champions! Please be sure to read this weeks Demo Family Memo, so you know upcoming events and all things related to Jefferson High.

Have a FANTASTIC weekend!

Drake

“As educators, we have to recognize that we help maintain the achievement gap when we don’t teach advance cognitive skills to students we label as “disadvantaged” because of their language, gender, race, or socioeconomic status. Many children start school with small learning gaps, but as they progress through school, the gap between African American and Latino and White students grows because we don’t teach them how to be independent learners. Based on these labels, we usually do the following (Mean & Knapp, 1991): Underestimate what disadvantaged students are intellectually capable of doing As a result, we postpone more challenging and interesting work until we believe they have mastered “the basics” By focusing only on low-level basics, we deprive students of a meaningful or motivating context for learning and practicing higher order thinking processes.”

Monday– A Day

Tuesday– B DAY

Wednesday– A Day Flex

Thursday– B Day Flex, Progress Reports Due

Friday– All 8 Day, Assembly Schedule

Saturday-- Saturday School, Cafeteria 9am-12pm

Link to Daily Bell Schedules

The doors open on the KERBY St. SIDE daily at 8am. All students should enter on Kerby St when entering the school. We are unable to buzz students in on Commercial St.

Looking Ahead:

March 6-- SATs for all Juniors

March 25-29 Spring Break

Sign your student up for Saturday School, Saturday February 24 from 9am-12pm.

Students will recieve support from our classroom teachers and support staff, receive breakfast and snacks from SUN, and get some help on coursework before Progress Reports go out. Sign up here!

Some of our demos are participating in a project that opens this Friday at the Portland Institute For Contemporary Art called Policing Justice

The work culminates in various different projects with young people and incarcerated folks and the work has been supported by many individuals and organizations. Our featured students are: Millie Nielsen, Alexander Garcia-Tuttle, Zemaj Mitchell-Johnson, Anthony Brant, Ángel Alejandro Cruz, Izayiah moore, Anthony Brant and Pedro Rafael-Pascual.

Finn Chisholm, a senior member of the Jefferson Dancers, clinched top honors at the Regional High School Dance Festival held last weekend.

Chisholm's choreographic creativity shone brightly as his piece unanimously impressed the panel of esteemed judges, comprising dance professors from prestigious universities and seasoned dance professionals.

Out of 13 submissions from regional high school dance programs, Chisholm's "Peaks and Valleys" was selected as one of the performances for final adjudication in the Outstanding Student Choreography Showcase.

This achievement marks the fourth consecutive year a Jefferson Dancer has seized the spotlight in this category, underscoring the company's consistent excellence.

Order now to insure that you will receive a 2023-2024 Yearbook. We have had our date pushed back, so you still have some time! Please order as soon as possible.

I know there are times you as the parent/guardian need to meet with one of your student(s) teacher(s). Please remember the following:

• Teachers begin their contract day @ 8:15 AM
• Teachers end their contract day @ 3:45 PM
• Teachers meet with students after school most of the time between 3:30-3:45 PM
• Parent/Guardians must call or email the teacher directly to schedule a meeting
• If there is NO meeting scheduled when the parent/guardian arrives, the teacher might need to decline to meet, due to obligations elsewhere.
• Meetings MUST be confirmed ahead of time with the teacher, before a meeting can happen

Students on the Do Not Admit list will also be excluded from participating or “helping out”
at any event.

Students caught attending events while on the DNA list will have the duration extended through the rest of the season and/or face suspension.

Please review the information attached above, so you are aware of the information regarding our "DNA"

We are seeing numbers of students parking in our staff lot, on the Kerby side of the school. Security has sent warnings to students, but will begin towing if the violations continue. Please make sure to have the conversation with your student, so they know we will begin enforcement, which will include towing of unauthorized vehicles

We welcomed Raven Womack to the Demo Team this month as our new Career Coordinator. He will be joing Nicole Dalton and Brittany Warren Tonkins in B12. Please see the new Career Coordinator newsletter here.

WINTER TERM began January 8th. As your student to sign up for Remind Texts from PCC if they are registered. Text the number 81010 withe the message @jhspcc2324

Student's requiring assistance should go to B12/Ms. Brittany.

The last day to drop classes without penalty was January 16.

Your second semester schedule is set and available via studentvue. If you have a hole in your schedule, or a level misplacement please make an appointment with your counselor.

Thank you!

Sean Betker (he/him/his)

School Counselor

calendly.com/sbetker

Maritza Mendez (she/her/ella)

School Counselor

Schedule an appointment here

Congratulations to our state qualifiers, Titus Rodella (pictured), Raghab Rajbhandari, and Dereon Peters and all our wrestlers who represented Jefferson at districts.

It is a great time to become a DEMO! We are currently accepting athletic participation registration for the following Spring Sports: Track and Field, Baseball, and Softball. Please go to FamilyID.com and create an account and sign up to participate. Jefferson High School FamilyID or type in www.familyid.com/organizations/jefferson-high-school-portland

Student-athletes must complete registration, have a valid physical on file, and be cleared by the Jefferson Athletic Office in order to participate in Spring Sports.

Please join me in welcoming Coach Abby Hougham - Softball Coach. She is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and personal development among the student-athletes while ensuring a competitive edge for the team. She is excited to continue the process of growing softball here at Jefferson High School.

Athletics Practice Schedule Week of 2/2324- 3/2/24

M. Basketball 3:45 PM - 7:30 PM Gym

W. Basketball 3:45 PM - 7:00 PM Gym

Cheer 3:45 PM - 5:45 B-9

Baseball 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Field/Gym

Softball 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Field/Gym

Track and Field 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM Track

Out of Season Sports Workouts

All TEAM SPORTS - Closed Period 2/26/24 - 4/29/24

Just a reminder Optional conditioning is the only activity allowed between out of season coaches and students from their high school.

no sport specific activities permitted

no open facilities allowed

Upcoming Events: 2/2324- 3/2/24

February 23rd

Wrestling - State Championships - Memorial Coliseum All Day

M. Basketball JV @ Cleveland 4:15 PM ER 2:30 BL 2:45

M. Basketball Frosh @ Cleveland 5:45 PM ER 2:30 BL 2:45

W. Basketball JVvs Cleveland (Main) 4:15 PM

W. Basketball Varsity vs Cleveland (Main) 5:45 PM

M. Basketball Varsity vs Cleveland (Main) 7:15 PM

February 24th

Wrestling - State Championships - Memorial Coliseum All Day

February 27th

M. Varsity Basketball - Round 1 Playoffs - Location and Time TBD

February 28th

W. Varsity Basketball -Round 1 Playoffs vs TBD TBD - Time

March 1st

M. Varsity Basketball - Round 2 Playoffs - Location and Time TBD

March 2nd

W. Varsity Basketball - Round 2 Playoffs - Location and Time TBD

Jefferson High School Sports Expectations

Academic Eligibility

Academic requirements are as follows and students who fail to meet any of these requirements are not eligible to participate in sports. 1) student must have passed five classes the previous semester; 2) student must be enrolled and be passing five classes in the current semester; 3) student must be making satisfactory progress toward graduation by earning the minimum number of credits: 4.5 credits by the start of 10th grade, 10 credits by the start of 11th grade, 17 credits by the start of 12th grade. In addition, students must have earned the following GPA the previous quarter: 2.0 with no F's or 2.5 with one F. Students who do not meet this requirement may register and participate but will be placed on academic probation for the current quarter and must attend study sessions.

Attendance Process and Expectations

Attendance Process:

1) Attendance reports are sent at 2:30pm to all coaches.

2) Coaches will share with players their attendance.

3) Coaches will follow attendance policy (policy below).

4) If a student questions the validity of the attendance - The Coach will contact the AD.

5) The AD will then investigate and make a determination.

6) The AD will share with the Coach the determination.

*It is expected that the player or other players will not reach out to the teacher of record about the attendance concern after a determination has been made.

Attendance/Athletic Eligibility

A Student/Athlete must attend school for the entire day of that practice/game day.

Day of:

1 or more Unexcused classes: LAT, CUT, or ABSENT - Student/Athlete will not be allowed to participate that day.

>2 Excused classes - Student/Athlete will not be allowed to participate that day and will be directed to the Athletic Director.

Prearranged Absences will be addressed on a case by case basis.

How to Excuse an Absence

As a parent or guardian, you have several options to excuse your student's attendance:

• Call 503-916-5180 Option 2 (please leave a message if it goes to voicemail); The office checks voicemail for the last time at 3:30 daily

• Email JeffersonAttend@pps.net

• Send a note with your student

• An absence may be excused if the absence is caused by:

(A) The pupil’s sickness, including the mental or behavioral health of the pupil;

(B) The sickness of some member of the pupil’s family

(C) An emergency

(D) Pre Arranged Appointment

• If you student has a medical appointment, have reception print them out an attendance note

• Excuse all day absences on ParentVue

As a student:

• Check your attendance in StudentVue often during the day, if you believe your attendance is incorrect, check with your classroom teachers first and have them email the office if you need a correction.

• If you are going to an appointment, have the desk reception folks at the appointment print you out an attendance note and turn it into the office.

• Ask your parent/guardian to call the office and leave a message to excuse qualifying absences

• Students may not excuse their own attendance, even if the student is 18 years old

Jefferson High School Spectator Expectations: It is of the utmost importance that we conduct with the highest level of Sportsmanship towards visiting schools, athletes, fans, and officials. The PIL is seeking to provide the best experience possible for everyone that attends our Athletic Contests. What makes these events fun and enriches those participating is when all of us do our part regardless of the outcome. Should any concerns arise, please seek out event workers, administration, or security personnel to help resolve any concerns. We appreciate your support in advance when attending Athletic Events.

OSAA Expectations -

All cheers, comments and actions shall be in direct support of one’s team. No cheers, comments or actions shall be directed at one’s opponent or at contest officials. Some examples of unacceptable conduct include but are not limited to disrespecting players by name, number or position; negative cheers or chants; throwing objects on the playing surface; use of derogatory or racially explicit language; discriminatory harassment or conduct that creates a hostile environment that is disruptive to the educational environment.

Looking forward to seeing you in the stands this year.

Demos I Say!

Multnomah County Crisis Services

Multnomah County Call Center/Crisis Line: (503) 988-4888 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Urgent Walk-In Clinic 4212 SE Division (503) 963-2575 (Like Zoom Care for Mental Health)

DAILY 7am-10:30pm - insurance not a barrier

Racial Equity Support Line (503) 575-3764 Experiencing racism harms our mental health. M-F, 10am-7pm.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day 7 days a week

English: 1 (800) 273-8255

Spanish: 1 (800) 628-9454

Oregon Youthline: for youth to connect with other youth

Text: Teen2Teen to 839863 to instantly text with another person

Trevor Project: supporting LGBTQiA+ youth

Text START to 678678 or TrevorLifeLine 1(866) 488-7386

Counselors:

Maritza Mendez

Last Names A-J

mmendez@pps.net

Sean Betker

Last Names K-Z

(971)231-9316 (call or text)

calendly.com/sbetker

sbetker@pps.net

Our School Based Health Clinic is available for any child 0-18 years old who lives in Multnomah County regardless of insurance.

Student's may request a new ID in the front office. ID replacement is 10 dollars.

As a parent or guardian, you have several options to excuse your student's attendance:

• Call 503-916-5180 Option 2 (please leave a message if it goes to voicemail); The office checks voicemail for the last time at 3:30 daily
• Email JeffersonAttend@pps.net
• Send a note with your student
• If you student has a medical appointment, have reception print them out an attendance note
• Excuse all day absences on ParentVue

As a student:

• Check your attendance in StudentVue often during the day, if you believe your attendance is incorrect, check with your classroom teachers first and have them email the office if you need a correction.
• If you are going to an appointment, have the desk reception folks at the appointment print you out an attendance note and turn it into the office.
• Ask your parent/guardian to call the office and leave a message to excuse any absences
• Students may not excuse their own attendance, even if the student is 18 years old

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Do you have more PPS chromebooks than you have PPS students in your home? Do you have any lonely chromebooks collecting dust in the corner that your student has not yet touched this year? Please have them bring any extra or forgotten chromebooks to the office. We will take them even if they are from a former student or they were issued at a different school. If your student says it is locked or broken, we will turn it in to be unlocked or fixed.

We do not currently have loaner chromebooks to hand out to students when they forget theirs at home, so please remind your student to bring their assigned chromebook to school daily.

Families and students can recieve up-to-date information, reminders and daily bell schedules by going to http://trivory.com/jefferson or by downloading the Trivory app for IPhones and Androids in your App store.

Free Breakfast and Lunch for Jefferson Students

All Jefferson students will receive the option of FREE breakfast and lunch this year under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

For more information, please check the Nutrition Services page.

• There are several way to excuse your student’s attendance:

• Leave a message on our Attendance Line! 503-916-5180

• Email JeffersonAttend@pps.net

• Send your student with a note

• For all day Attendance, excuse it using Parentvue!

After school Programing @SEI Center Monday & Wednesday 4pm-7pm transportation provided. Programming will begin in the beginning of October.

After school SUN SCHOOL Programing Tuesdays and Thursdays at Jefferson. Look for program opportunities soon. matalasil@selfenhancement.org for more info

Email: mfrantz@pps.net
Website: pps.net/jefferson
Location: 5210 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-916-5180